Local officials against consolidation proposal

3:03 AM,
Apr. 3, 2013

Written by

Hannah Sparling
Staff Writer

Local officials are against a proposal that would allow county sheriffs to also take over animal control and emergency management duties.

The idea is being considered as an amendment to Ohio House Bill 59. It wouldn't require counties to make any changes, but it would allow them the option if they choose, officials said.

Muskingum County commissioners discussed the idea at length about a week and a half ago, and they came pretty easily to a unanimous decision: It's not a good plan for Muskingum County, said Commissioner Jim Porter. ...